Biplab Deb’s ‘Defeat Not in My Stars’ Remark Realized Again

‘Defeat Not in My Stars’

BJP has won 204 seats and is leading in two, while TMC has secured victory in 75 seats and is leading in six seats as per ECI Data at 11.30pm May 4, 2026

Former Tripura CM and Lok Sabha MP, Biplab Kumar Deb’s bold assertion that “defeat is not in my stars” has materialized, once again, as the BJP secured a historic victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Deb, acting as a primary campaign architect, successfully led the charge to dismantle the Trinamool Congress stronghold.

Quick Glance: Key Highlights

The Prediction: Biplab Deb’s viral “Defeat is not in my stars” remark proves prophetic as BJP crosses the majority mark in Bengal.
Historic Shift: The victory marks the first time the Bharatiya Janata Party will form a government in the state of West Bengal.
Strategist Growth: Deb adds Bengal to his list of successful high-stakes assignments, including Tripura (2018) and Haryana (2024).
Mandate for Change: Deb attributes the win to PM Modi’s vision and a decisive rejection of “politics of fear.”

A Prophecy Fulfilled: From Agartala to Kolkata

As per the ECI Data at 11.30pm on May 4, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal won 204 seats and leading in two while Trinamool Congress managed to win 75 seats (leading in six seats).

For Biplab Kumar Deb, the current Lok Sabha MP from Tripura West, the results represent a significant personal and professional vindication.

Early in the campaign, Deb had made a high-stakes declaration that resonated across the Northeast and Bengal: “Defeat is not in my stars. Since I have been sent here, I shall definitely ensure that the BJP forms the government.”

While his political rivals initially dismissed the statement as mere rhetoric, the decisive mandate against the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has turned his “stars” comment into the defining quote of the 2026 election cycle.

The Rise of a Master Strategist

Biplab Deb’s journey from a grassroots organizer to a national election strategist has been defined by his ability to navigate “impossible” political terrains. His political stock first skyrocketed in 2018 when he led the BJP to topple the 25-year-old Left Front government in Tripura.

Following his tenure as Chief Minister, the party utilized his organizational skills in various high-pressure environments across the country:

Election Assignment	Region/Target	Outcome	Role Significance
Tripura 2018	Northeast India	Victory	Ended 25 years of CPI(M) rule.
Haryana 2024	North India	Victory	Defied exit polls to retain power.
Delhi (Constituency)	New Delhi	Strong Gain	Managed high-profile AAP strongholds.
West Bengal 2026	East India	Sweep	Historic first-time BJP government in WB.

Deciphering the Bengal Mandate

Reacting to the landslide, Deb emphasized that the “conscious and respected citizens of West Bengal” have chosen a governance model centered on transparency and growth.

He noted that the electorate transitioned away from “appeasement politics” toward the development-centric “Double Engine” growth model advocated by the central leadership.

“This verdict proves that the people want a strong, transparent, and development-oriented government that will take the state to new heights,” Deb stated in a social media address.

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He credited the triumph to the “visionary leadership” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the strategic blueprint laid out by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Local Impact: Celebrations in Tripura

Back in his home state of Tripura, celebrations erupted at the BJP state headquarters in Agartala. Local leaders and supporters hailed the “Biplab Magic,” noting that his success in Bengal further cements Tripura’s influence in national politics.

'Defeat Not in My Stars' remark of Ex-CM of Tripura and MP Biplab Kumar Deb proved true, once again — ‘Defeat Not in My Stars’ remark of Ex-CM of Tripura and MP Biplab Kumar Deb proved true, once again

As the BJP prepares for government formation in Kolkata, political analysts suggest that Deb’s role within the central leadership is set to expand significantly, potentially eyeing a more prominent ministerial or organizational role in New Delhi.